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From Smart Watches to Fitness Bands, there are a whole lot of devices that help you keep track of your workouts and your general well-being. With so many options available in the market, choosing the right one can be a task. Here is our handy guide to help you choose the wearable device that's right for you.

Smart Watch, Fitness Tracker, or Smart Band: Which Device is Right for You?

There are three types of wearable technologies that you can strap to your wrist: Fitness Trackers, Smart Bands, and Smart Watches. The lines between these three can be a bit hazy at times, so let's look at what you can do with each to help you decide which is ideal for you.

Smart Watches

Smart Watches do almost everything a phone can do! From calling to messaging, from reading your heart rate to logging your fitness journey; Smart Watches are like a mobile phone on your wrist.
Smart Watch with GPS and cellular capabilities, allows you to stay connected, reachable, and transactional, even without your phone.

Smart Bands

Smart Bands can do everything that Fitness Trackers can do and much more.
Smart Bands support a few apps and notifications such as calls, messages, and email along with fitness tracking.

Fitness Trackers

Fitness Trackers are designed only to track fitness activities such as log steps, running distance, calorie consumption.
Fitness Trackers don’t support notifications of calls, messages, emails, etc.
Some Fitness Trackers also keep track of blood pressure, heart rate, and sleep activity in real time.

Select Based on the Usage and Purpose

Which wearable suits you the best narrows down to your personal requirements and needs. Let’s see some benefits of wearables, so it’s easier to pick which one’s most relevant for you.

Why Choose a Smart Watch?

Notification Support

Extensive notification support
Customisable, using a third-party app

Style and Display

Aesthetics, customisable bands and watch faces
Large screens with LCD/LED/OLED technology
Weather-resistance

Productivity and Apps

Maximum functionality, offering notifications, calling and data access conveniently
Support for a wide variety of apps

Health Monitoring

Comprehensive health tracking with detailed reports

Smart Watch Compatibility

Most Smart Watches are compatible with an Android or iOS device, or, in some instances, both. Please check the compatibility of the Smart Watch model with your Smartphone.

Features Checklist

Smartphone alerts and notifications such as incoming calls, text messages, emails, social media posts, appointment reminders, alarms, etc.

Many models feature an in-built GPS. This will help you to track and map your run, or just find your way around town.

An activity tracker is a must. Look for a model that comes with an in-built Pedometer, Accelerometer, Heart Rate Monitor, etc. These features will help you measure and track activities like Steps Taken, Speed, Calories Burned, and Heart Rate.

A few high-end models allow you to make and receive phone calls directly through the Smart Watch.

Long battery life is a must, especially if you plan to use it for multiple tasks.

Higher models have more advanced features, better screens, and more strap colour options.

Why Choose a Smart Band?